Nutrition Manager

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a Nutrition Manager to oversee department nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with state guidelines for three senior centers and the Meals on Wheels program.

You will train staff on food safety, menu planning, and therapeutic diets, while coordinating with vendor dietitians and providing client counseling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food service or related field.
• Experience managing programs for older adults or social services is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification within one year of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nutritional operations to meet state guidelines for three senior centers and Meals on Wheels.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and portion sizes.
• Collaborates with Wellness Center café and MOW vendors to resolve issues quickly.
• Develops nutrition education materials and menus with dietitian expertise.
• Conducts nutrition assessments and counseling for high‑risk clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food Service or related field

Job description

Position Information

The Nutrition Manager oversees the department’s nutrition programs to make sure state guidelines are met for three senior centers and the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program, while keeping up with health inspections and food safety standards. This role trains staff on food safety, sanitation, portion sizes, and temperature control, and works closely with the Wellness Center café and MOW food vendors to keep communication clear and address any issues quickly.

The position also uses Registered Dietitian Nutritionist expertise to create nutrition education materials, help with menu planning and analysis, and partner with vendor dietitians. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, providing counseling for high-risk clients, and making sure therapeutic diets are provided as needed based on doctor’s orders or professional judgment.

This position will require a valid registration and license issued by the Georgia board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitian. A Provisional license may be considered if another RDN on staff to supervise.

Essential Functions

• Manages the nutritional operations of the department to ensure state nutrition guidelines are met for three senior centers where congregate meals are served and Meals on Wheels Program (MOW). Ensures health inspection requirements are maintained.
• Provides in-service trainings for staff regarding food safety, portion control, temperature control, sanitation etc.
• Serves as a liaison with the Wellness Center café vendor and Meals on Wheels (MOW) food vendor to ensure timely communication and resolution of any issues.
• Utilizes Registered Dietitian Nutritionist knowledge to create lesson plans and nutrition education handouts for group nutrition classes at Senior Centers and handouts for MOW clients.
• Collaborates with food vendor dietitian to create menus and nutrition analysis for various diets. Conducts nutrition assessments, nutrition diagnosis and intervention, nutrition counseling for clients who are in high-risk nutrition status.
• Oversees distribution of therapeutic diets such as mechanical soft, renal diet, supplements etc. for clients who have a prescription from a doctor or assesses clients who do not have PCP to provide adequate diet.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food Service or related field; supplemented by one to two years of program, facilities, and personnel management experience in social services with a focus on older adults; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, service, nutrition, and menu planning and analysis.
• Knowledge of the aging industry and prior experience working with the senior population.
• Must obtain ServSafe Certification within one year of employment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must hold a valid registration and license issued by Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitian. Provisional license may be considered if another RDN on staff to supervise.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.